Steve McNair, 36, former NFL quarterback whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl; July 4, in Nashville, of gunshot wounds.

Robert S. McNamara, 93, U.S. defense secretary and Vietnam War mastermind oversaw the massive buildup of U.S. forces in Vietnam from 1964 to 1968; July 6, in Washington, D.C.

Harve Presnell, 75, singing actor of stage and screen known for his portrayal of Daddy Warbucks in "Annie" on Broadway and his turn as gruff father-in-law in Coen brothers' "Fargo"; June 30, in Santa Monica, Calif., of pancreatic cancer.

Kenneth Reusser, 89, retired Marine colonel who flew 253 combat missions in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War, was shot down five times and received two Navy Cross medals; June 20, in Clackamas, Ore.

William H. Seemann, 80, former Antioch village trustee was high school baseball coach and counselor; July 3, in Antioch, of complications from Parkinson's disease.

Sharon Sharp, 69, former Illinois lottery director lost as Republican candidate for secretary of state in 1978; July 5, in Chicago, of lung cancer.